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Brahms, Johannes
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Brahms, Johannes
- Autograph letter, signed ("J. Brahms"), to the organist Rudolf Bibl, 17 February 1873
- ink on paper
asking him when it would suit to rehearse with him on the organ, and stating that he would like to suggest some cuts ("u. hätte Ihnen für das betr. Orgel-Conzert ... Kürzungen vorzuschlagen...")
1 page, oblong 8vo (8.5 x 12.2cm), on a correspondence card, autograph address panel, later pencil annotation, no date, [postmarked: "Vienna, 17 February 1873"]
1 page, oblong 8vo (8.5 x 12.2cm), on a correspondence card, autograph address panel, later pencil annotation, no date, [postmarked: "Vienna, 17 February 1873"]
Literature
Peter Clive, Brahms and His World: A Biographical Dictionary (2006), p. 39
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The Viennese court organist Rudolf Bibl (1832-1902) was organist at various choral concerts directed by Brahms. A few months earlier, in 1872, Bibl had provided continuo in a performance of Handel's "Dettingen" Te Deum at Brahms's first concert as artistic director of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde.